pneumograph

pneu·mo·graph

(nū'mō-graf),

Generic term for any device that records respiratory excursions from movements on the body surface; for example, an impedance pneumograph, which applies the principles of impedance plethysmography to the chest.

[G. pneumōn, lung, + graphō, to write]

pneumograph

(no͞o′mə-grăf′, nyo͞o′-) also

pneumatograph

(no͞o-măt′ə-grăf′, nyo͞o-)

n.

A device for recording the force and speed of chest movements during respiration.

pneu′mo·graph′ic adj.

pneumograph

[no̅o̅′məgraf]

a device that records breathing movements by means of an inflated coil around the chest. It mainly measures the ventilatory cycle rather than the amplitude of breathing movements.

pneu·mo·graph

(nū'mō-graf)

Generic term for any device that records respiratory excursions from movements on the body surface.

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